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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.26, 1,306.90 and 697.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.26, 1,306.90 and 697.70 is: 1,046.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.26 : 1,306.90 = 697.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.26/1,306.90 = 697.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.26x = 1,306.90 × 697.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.26x = 911,824.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,824.13/871.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.56

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